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Mean Chef's Apple Brine
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
I adopted this recipe from Mean Chef. Mild brine for turkey, chicken or pork.
Ingredients:
2 quarts apple juice
1 lb brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
3 quarts water
3 oranges, quartered
4 ounces fresh ginger, thinly sliced
15 whole cloves
6 bay leaves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
Directions:
1. bring apple juice, sugar and salt to a boil over high heat, skim foam, let cool to room temperature.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Brine turkey for 24 hours.
4. Quantity is sufficient for a 14 pound turkey.
By RecipeOfHealth.com